CRUISE TO THE NORTH POLE ON AN ICEBREAKER TO THE ARCTIC LUXURY CLASS
Duration: 15 nights Dates: 07/11/2023 – 07/25/2023; 07/27/2023 – 08/11/2023; 08/11/2023 – 08/26/2023; 07/11/2024 – 07/26/2024; 07/26/2024 – 08/10/2024; 08/11/2024 – 08/26/2024
Price: €32,570
Route: Paris, France – (Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen) – North Pole – Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Sail to the North Pole on a cruise on the world’s first luxury hybrid-electric icebreaker. Drift through the ice towards the grail of all polar explorers, spotting bears, walruses and arctic birds. Also on this Arctic icebreaker cruise to the North Pole, you’ll visit the vast icy deserts of the Svalbard archipelago.
Route by day
Day 1. Paris, France – Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
The icebreaker expedition starts from Longyearbyen.
Charter flight from Paris to Longyearbyen – the administrative center of Spitsbergen.
In the afternoon, boarding the icebreaker.
Day 2. Exploring Svalbard
From polar deserts to vast glaciers, the natural landscape here is as varied as the wildlife. When cruising this Arctic Circle island, your expedition team will ensure you get ashore as often as possible and don’t miss out on anything interesting. The island offers many opportunities for wildlife photography, and since Svalbard’s wildlife is well protected and largely uninhabited by humans, it is one of the best places in the world to see polar bears in their natural habitat – the Arctic desert.
Day 3-7. On the way to the North Pole
Enjoy a completely unique travel experience, the landscapes here are constantly changing, from the icy desert to the snow hummocks that reach a height of several meters, and of course the open water channels along which we will make our way through the ice. Ice conditions are unpredictable, and the passage to our main goal can take up to 8 days, but the unpredictability of weather conditions fills our expedition with an atmosphere of adventure.
Day 8. Geographical North Pole
Defined by 90° north latitude, the North Pole lies on the Earth’s axis of rotation. Permanently covered in ice and remote from any land, this mythical place has fascinated generations of explorers. And until now, only very few travelers have ever reached it. This is a feat that is now available to you aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
Day 9-13. Heading south
Despite the fact that the main goal of our expedition has been achieved, many interesting things await us ahead.
Our icebreaker continues to move, breaking ice hummocks and dense ice.
On board, the expedition team will share with you intimate knowledge about the history of the Arctic.
Day 14-15. Exploring Spitsbergen
We continue to explore Spitsbergen, which will amaze you with its inaccessible snow-white cliffs, surprise you with interesting historical facts and the diversity of the animal world.
Day 16. Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
After breakfast we arrive in Longyearbyen. Disembarkation from the ship and transfer to the airport.
The description of this route is a general plan of the expedition. The route may change under the influence of external factors: weather, ice conditions, etc.
Included in the price:
- Flight Paris – Longyearbyen;
- Transfer in Longyearbyen from the airport to the port;
- Accommodation on the ship in a cabin of the selected category;
- All inclusive on board;
- Tea, coffee, alcoholic (except premium brands) and non-alcoholic drinks, champagne;
- 24-hour room service, you can order breakfast or lunch in your room;
- All zodiac landings and excursions according to the program;
- Expedition team services;
- Lectures and entertainment on board;
- Expedition jacket as a gift;
- Rent rubber boots.
Not included in the price
- International air travel;
- Visa support: Schengen;
- Compulsory medical insurance covering emergency evacuation from hard-to-reach and remote places ($19.80 per person per day);
- Personal expenses (laundry, communications, spa and massage, on-board purchases and beauty salon visits);
- Additional active excursions: Hovercraft, diving, hot air ballooning, kayaking.
LUXURY ICEBREAKER LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Year of construction – 2021
Length – 150 m
Width – 28 m
Draft – 10 m
Speed - 15 knots
Ice class – PC2
Passengers – 245 people
Crew – 235 people
Description
Step aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the most luxurious icebreaker in the world, and enjoy unique cruises in the Arctic or Antarctic.
Le Commandant-Charcot is equipped with a hybrid engine that combines the use of liquefied natural gas and electric generators, which minimizes the impact of tourist cruises on the nature of remote regions.
The ship’s finishing was carried out by two world-famous architectural and design companies, the studios of Jean-Philippe Nuel and Jean-Michel Wilmotte, creating a harmonious natural design. Here a modern approach is combined with the desire to create a warm and sophisticated environment, natural materials (stone, wood and skin) echo the living nature overboard.
With just 135 cabins, including 31 suites with panoramic balconies, Le Commandant-Charcot invites you to experience a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere. Unrivaled cuisine in two restaurants, relaxation in the indoor pool surrounded by a winter garden and relaxation in the spa area with sauna.
Like on a private yacht, every guest here will feel special.
COMMON AREAS
Le Commandant-Charcot has a large number of common areas, designed and equipped to suit all your needs, while respecting the privacy of each passenger.
In the reception area with an area of 177 sq.m. located:
- Reception desk/concierge service
- Forwarding Bureau
- Ship administrative services
- Sales office headed by a tourism manager
- Boutique where you can buy clothes, jewelry, cosmetic products, cards and accessories
- Photo stand
LOUNGE ZONES
- Main lounge with an area of 302 sq.m. includes a 28 sqm cigar room, tea corner and bar with live music on selected evenings
- Panoramic bar and lounge area of 400 sq.m.
- Outdoor bar
RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT AREAS
- Fitness and beauty zone:
– Fitness room: elliptical trainers, treadmills, bicycles
– Beauty salon and spa: hairdresser, massage rooms, sauna, snow room, manicure room
- Swimming area:
– Indoor swimming pool with winter garden
– Outdoor pool
- Lecture hall:
– Capacity 270-276 people
– Venue for conferences and live concerts
– The latest audio and video technologies
- Other common areas:
– Library
– Medical Center
- 16 boats Zodiac
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